Roger Sessions
Composer and educator with major works
Composer and educator with major works
1896
129 years ago
Artists & Creatives
United States
An influential American composer and educator, this figure significantly contributed to 20th-century music. Sessions studied at Harvard University and later became a professor at various institutions, notably teaching at Princeton University. He composed numerous orchestral works, chamber music, and operas, showcasing a unique modernist style. His notable compositions include 'Shakespeare's Songs,' 'The New Music,' and the opera 'Monteverdi's Orfeo.' In addition to composition, he wrote extensively on music theory and criticism, advocating for the importance of contemporary works in the musical landscape. Sessions received various awards throughout his career, reflecting his contributions to the field and his influence on generations of musicians.
Composed 'Shakespeare's Songs'
Authored 'The New Music'
Wrote opera 'Monteverdi's Orfeo'
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